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5 As for discussing smoking cessation

Ask - about current tobacco use and habitsAdvise - to quit; let patient know risks to self, others, child (if pregnant); talking about how it can help current cough/COPD symptomsAssess - willingness to quit; thoughts about quitting; if patient is readyAssist - counseling, pharmacologic treatment; motivational interviewingArrange - for follow up and support

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Strategy to enhance motivation

5 R's

Relevance - to the patient of smoking cessationRisks of ongoing tobacco useRewards of quittingRoadblocks to quittingRepetition; bring it up at each visit